Liquidseal invites South African citrus exporters to join a subsidised commercial trial
After several years of using Liquidseal on South African citrus, both organic and conventional, with the support of Citrus Research International, the Dutch company is at the point of scaling up

South African citrus sector calls for government support
The CGA has demanded the South African government address an imminent crisis related to EU regulations around false codling moth (FCM) that threatens orange exports and grower livelihoods. The

Salix Fruits reports smooth transition in citrus supply
Salix Fruits is reporting a steady arrival of citrus as the Northern Hemisphere citrus season draws to a close and the Southern Hemisphere season begins. According to CEO Alejandro Moralejo, South

South Africans will closely watch discussion on AGOA
Promoting better access for Africa into the US is done mainly under the AGOA (African Growth and Opportunities ACT) which have benefited exporters from Africa since 2000. It will now be under

"We have to target new market access as new plantings come into production"
The South African citrus industry has expanded significantly in recent years and with certain types of citrus, mainly mandarins and lemons with a young tree age, production is set to increase

South Africa: Agriculture and port infrastructure discussed at trade talks with Namibia
The South African and Namibian fruit export sectors have argued for many years that the development of port infrastructure in Namibia and regular shipping opportunities from these ports would go a

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This year’s citrus game plan is maximising value, not volume
Southern Africa’s citrus volumes continue their upward trajectory – an estimate of over 166 million 15kg cartons at this point, from 127.2 million cartons in 2019. Citrus farmers are under

Costa sees international growth
Investing in an international segment is paying dividends for Costa Group. The Australian fresh produce heavyweight has five berry farms in China’s Yunnan Province under a joint venture with

“I believe persimmon is a product which has never really reached its full potential"
This season will see the first persimmon exports for South African company Lucerne Fresh. The Lucerne Agri Group bought a packhouse in Buffeljags (Swellendam area), together with the ANB

South Africa: Frustration grows over citrus situation
The Citrus Growers' Association (CGA) has again appealed to the South African government to avert the looming crisis of the EU FCM regulation, which threatens orange exports and growers'

Agriculture and port issues discussed in South African-Namibian trade talks
The South African and Namibian fruit export sectors have for many years argued that the development of port infrastructure in Namibia and regular shipping opportunities from those ports would go a

MSC sees “fruitful partnership” between Europe and Africa
Africa’s fruit industry is currently booming, and Europe’s growing demand for the continent’s fresh produce provides major economic opportunities for African countries, according to MSC, the

South African avocados close in on China access
The South African avocado industry completed some of the final steps required to export avocados to China and industry sources believe access is on the horizon. The industry welcomed the virtual

How are imported citrus shipments looking?
With the Northern Hemisphere citrus season ending and the Southern Hemisphere season beginning, shipments of citrus are arriving steadily. Lemons: “The first week of April, RSA (South Africa)